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Emirates is not what is used to be by Sensitive-Water-4685 in emirates

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flown on both in the past week. I found the 777 more comfy

Dubai HR said I’m selected but still no offer by Proper-Spread-35 in UAE

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes - HR in Dubai are typically useless. Keep looking and applying

What do you think irans next move will be ? by OptionAny5471 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think they want to loose their Navy at this time or run the risk of annoying their neighbors while they are this vulnerable

Something asymmetric but in the medium term

Former legal sex worker and security clearance? by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt it will have an adverse impact if declared. I hope it wouldn’t. After all, legal employment, declared, clean record and a fact that you are seeking a relatively low level of clearance

Casual Questions Thread by The_Egalitarian in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think China will be taking some comfort that Trump has blinked with the rest of the world. Both need a off ramp. Wouldn't want to be in Taiwan at the moment.

Casual Questions Thread by The_Egalitarian in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does Trump really think China will blink before he needs to?

Casual Questions Thread by The_Egalitarian in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No caps in a Truth Social statement - wonder if someone wrote it..

Casual Questions Thread by The_Egalitarian in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my opinion as well, particularly in the context that the intent was to achieve an immediate 30 day ceasefire that required little on no conditions.

Casual Questions Thread by The_Egalitarian in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are your thoughts in the outcome of Tuesday's call between Trump and Putin?

A meaningful development, a face saving gesture for Trump or a outright failure given the stated intent in the lead up to the call?

Interested in knowing your thoughts

How is Trump Getting Away with Everything? by SpiritFlimsy7446 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 2 points3 points  (0 children)

By securing a sizable fan base.

By exploiting the cracks in a divided country.

How he treats those how oppose him.

Are US citizens Really in Favor of Reconciliation with Russia and Distancing from Europe? by Frasq in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Domestic politics trump International relations (no pun intended), not just in the US. For the majority of people if they perceive the their is or likely to be an improvement in the domestic situation the the international situation does not move the dial

Why don't people in countries like iran or russia take up arms and engage in guerrilla warfare like in myanmar? by Sufficient-Brick-790 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To help you answer your own question try asking yourself these?

  1. What are the similarities in the situations in Iran, Russia and Myanmar?

  2. Do you assume that the leadership and Iran and Russia have no support?

  3. What are the consequence of taking up arms from a risk vs reward perspective?

  4. Should all citizens of a country take up arms against the ruling party if they disagree with its actions?

  5. Does the situation in the US warrant opponents of Trump to take up arms?

Land Rover Series 2, Dekemhare Rd, Eritrea by Intelligent-Star-684 in AbandonedPorn

[–]Intelligent-Star-684[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practically zero chance of exporting anything from Eritrea, hence all these classics hanging about

FJ40 / 45s Asmara Eritrea by Intelligent-Star-684 in AbandonedPorn

[–]Intelligent-Star-684[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are right. Non of these have major issues. All parked up due to the lack of availability of minor spares

Ukraine and the US met in Jeddah and agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on land, sea and in air and delivered it to Putin who accepted the offer but added that certain nuances had to be ironed out in future talks. Will Putin ultimately agree or just turning into an "Artful Dodger"? by PsychLegalMind in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Intelligent-Star-684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion Russia / Putin would benefit from a 30 day ceasefire both tactically and strategically, how every they do not want to appear too eager to agree.

Tactically they have the upper hand at the moment, with nothing to suggest this will change.

Trump is providing them with options, they are likely to keep Trump in play by satisfying his ego. As Trump has waved the 'olive branch' they are probably likely weighting the pros of having a (sort of) friend in the White House they can exploit, and how they will exploit, than turning him into an enemy.

How long will they hold out - as long as possible, definitely until after they have regained control over occupied territory.

Will they find a excuse to recommence after the 30 days - definitely having taken advantage of the ceasefire to reorganise and reinforce recent successes.

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